Chocolate Covered Donuts
How to make chocolate covered donuts. These donuts are light, airy and the chocolate glaze compliment the donuts perfectly.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Medium Eggs
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 150 mls Warm milk not to hot
- 1 tbsp Dried yeast or 1 sachet
- 1 tsp Vanilla essence
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 3 tbsp Caster sugar
- 300 g Plain flour all-purpose flour
- 1 Oil For frying, the amount depends on your fryer
For the chocolate topping
- 250 g Powered sugar
- 45 g cocoa powder
- ½ tsp Vanilla essence
- 2-3 tsp Milk
- 2 tbsp Colorful sprinkles to top Optional
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
- In a heat-resistant Pyrex bowl, crack two eggs and whisk them thoroughly.2 Medium Eggs
- Add the unsalted butter and warm milk to the eggs. Whisk until the butter is completely melted.1 tbsp Butter, 150 mls Warm milk
- Stir in one tablespoon of dried yeast.1 tbsp Dried yeast
- Incorporate the vanilla essence, a pinch of sea salt, and three tablespoons of caster sugar. Whisk the mixture until well combined.1 tsp Vanilla essence, 1/8 tsp Salt, 3 tbsp Caster sugar
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, incorporating it a bit at a time, while continuously whisking. This will form a soft dough.300 g Plain flour
Knead the Dough:
- Sprinkle a small amount of flour on your hands and a clean surface.
- Knead the dough for about a minute until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Shape the dough into a ball and return it to the Pyrex bowl.
Let the Dough Rise:
- Cover the Pyrex bowl and let the dough rise for approximately 20 minutes. During this time, the dough will increase in size.
- To check if the dough is ready, lightly poke it with your finger. If it springs back, it's ready for rolling.
Roll and Cut the Donuts:
- Sprinkle a clean surface and a rolling pin with flour.
- Roll out the dough until it's about 1cm thick. If you don't have a donut cutter, you can use two different-sized cutters or even the cap of a drinks bottle for the donut holes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pot to a temperature of 170 degrees Celsius (338 degrees Fahrenheit).
- While the oil is heating up, leave your donuts to rise again.
Fry the Donuts:
- Once the oil reaches the desired temperature, carefully lower a few donuts into the hot oil. The number of donuts you can fry at once depends on the size of your fryer.1 Oil
- Fry each donut for about 1 minute on each side, or until they turn golden brown. Flip them to ensure even cooking.
Drain and Cool:
- Remove the fried donuts from the oil and place them on a plate lined with a few squares of kitchen paper to absorb any excess oil.
- Transfer the donuts to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Chocolate Frosting:
- While the donuts are cooling, make the chocolate frosting.
- In another Pyrex bowl, combine sifted powdered sugar, sifted cocoa powder, vanilla essence, and 2-3 teaspoons of milk. Mix until you achieve a smooth and thick chocolate glaze.250 g Powered sugar, 45 g cocoa powder, ½ tsp Vanilla essence, 2-3 tsp Milk
Coat the Donuts:
- Dip each cooled donut into the chocolate frosting, ensuring it's evenly coated.
- Place the chocolate glazed donuts back on the wire rack.
Decorate and Serve:
- While the chocolate glaze is still wet, add colorful sprinkles to the top of each donut.2 tbsp Colorful sprinkles to top
- Allow the donuts to sit for a while to let the toppings set.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate-covered donuts!
Notes
Pro Tips for Perfect Donuts
- Optimal Dough Rising: Ensure your dough rises efficiently by placing it in a warm, draft-free area. In colder environments, the rising process may take longer, so choose a location with a stable and slightly warmer temperature.
- Non-Sticky Kneading: To prevent the dough from sticking to your hands while kneading, lightly dust your hands with flour. This small step not only makes the process smoother but also maintains the dough's ideal consistency.
- Donut Cutter Alternatives: Don't worry if you don't have a specialized donut cutter. Instead, employ two different-sized cutters for shaping your donuts. An ingenious alternative is using the cap from a drinks bottle, as it perfectly sizes the donut holes. This resourceful tip ensures you achieve beautifully uniform donuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 47mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 83IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 2mg
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